Johnny Guitar

Nicholas Ray's unconventional and baroque western is a taut tale of love and power on the western frontier. This is the first western where the two strongest characters are women. The rivalry of Vienna, a saloon owner, and Emma, an influential rancher, climaxes in deadly confrontation as they battle for a stake in a harsh and uncivilized land. (Does not circulate)
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Nicholas Ray's unconventional and baroque western is a taut tale of love and power on the western frontier. This is the first western where the two strongest characters are women. The rivalry of Vienna, a saloon owner, and Emma, an influential rancher, climaxes in deadly confrontation as they battle for a stake in a harsh and uncivilized land. (Does not circulate)

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
  2. Wikidata · Q59318 ↗